Dental Health

Some parents believe that their child’s primary teeth are less important than their secondary teeth. At Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we assure you: that is absolutely incorrect. The thinking goes like this: “They’re going to fall out anyway, right? We’ll get serious about dental health when their adult teeth come in.” The factts are […]

This article from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA logo on toothpaste and floss—but what else do you know about this dental institution? The ADA’s self-proclaimed mission is to improve the level of public dental health by supporting the dental industry […]

At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, we almost always tell our patients to use a soft-bristled toothbrush when they brush their teeth. We’re going to use this space to explain why. Brushing your teeth twice a day is essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. (So is flossing, but we’ll save that […]

Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems to currently be the dietary villain of choice. In this article from the team at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, we are going to give you yet another reason why this ubiquitous drink is a threat to dental health, and […]

At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, we always remind our patients how important it is to clean their teeth on a regular basis. Not just the front surfaces, but between the teeth, too. This is essential for cavity prevention. What’s the best way to go about getting those narrow spaces between teeth? […]

Many of our tools for everyday living have become outmoded. Online search has replaced the phone book. Telephone answering machines are obsolete. Even iPods, once seen as the culmination of technology, are no longer in use as we play music on our smart phones. What about the humble toothbrush? Has anything more advanced replaced it? […]

Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. But it’s essential to your dental health, so it’s no wonder our team at Koch Park Dental in Florissant is constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing […]

This article from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center is entitled ‘Oral Health For Diabetics.’ Many people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many […]